5. Constitution of the Commission

The President shall appoint, subject to the provisions of subsection (2), seven members to the Commission of whom minimum five members shall be women.

The President shall obtain recommendations –

The Constitutional Council and the Women Caucus of Parliament, in making their recommendations under subsection (2), shall have due regard to the provisions of subsection (1), and shall make such recommendations from among the persons having distinguished themselves in public life with proven knowledge, experience and eminence in the fields of law or legislation, trade unionism, management and administration, economic development, health, education, empowerment of women or have committed to increase the employment potential of women.

The Constitutional Council and the Women Caucus of Parliament shall make recommendations under subsection (2) within one month from the date of coming into operation of this Act, or from the date of occurrence of a vacancy in the membership of the Commission.

At least three members inclusive of the Chairperson shall be appointed as full time members.